CVE-2013-5912Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server Code Injection
VhttpdMgr in Thomson Reuters Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server 6.94 build 2995 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the fileName parameter during an importFile action.
Published Nov 28, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-5912 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server (Thomsonreuters).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Dec 13, 2019
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Description
VhttpdMgr in Thomson Reuters Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server 6.94 build 2995 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the fileName parameter during an importFile action.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic ServerThomsonreuters | 6.94 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 28, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2019
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-38850
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherVU#893462
FAQ
Common Questions.
VhttpdMgr in Thomson Reuters Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server 6.94 build 2995 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the fileName parameter during an importFile action.
Affected: Velocity Analytics Vhayu Analytic Server (Thomsonreuters) versions 6.94. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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